The old man responded quickly, "Okay! Our buns and hot porridge are both unique, and you are satisfied with the pack." As he said, he prepared the meal quickly.
Liu Xiaoyu and the soldiers found an empty seat to sit down, but their eyes were quietly looking at the store.
After a while, the steaming food was served.
Liu Xiaoyu and the soldiers looked at the long-lost hot food in front of them, and suddenly felt hungry. They didn't care much about it at the moment, and almost swallowed it.
Seeing them eating like this, the old man thought he was very skilled in cooking and the things he made were particularly delicious. He couldn't help but laugh proudly, and the wrinkles on his face stretched out.
"Two guests, eat slowly, don't choke, there's still something in the pot!" he said happily, with a hint of pride in his eyes.
Liu Xiaoyu took the time to raise her head and said embarrassedly: "Old man, your meal tastes really great. We have been traveling for a long time and are really hungry."
The old man waved his hand with a smile.
"It's not important, it's not important, it's good that you can satisfy your food. Judging from your rush in life, where are you going?"
Liu Xiaoyu hurriedly swallowed the food in her mouth and asked the old man: "Old man, what's the name of our village? Does it belong to the territory of Youzhou?"
While wiping the tabletop, the old man replied, "This is Zhaojiazhuang, the real territory of Youzhou."
After saying that, the old man seemed to have suddenly reacted, his face full of surprise. He looked up and down at the two of them, and then asked, "Where did you two come from? You have to go to Youzhou to check the border. Do you even know where this is?"
After hearing this, Liu Xiaoyu and the soldiers just smiled at each other, and did not talk to each other, and continued to eat.
Seeing this, the old man felt more and more strange, frowned, his eyes full of doubts, but seeing that they didn't want to say more, he didn't continue asking questions, but just looked at them silently, thinking about the origins of these two strangers in his heart.
The old man stood aside, thinking in his heart.
He thought to himself whether these two people would sneak into Youzhou secretly. If he went to report the news now, he might have received some rewards.
Thinking of this, a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes, and he unconsciously moved toward the outside of the store.
But as soon as he changed his mind, he thought that the border of Youzhou was so tightly guarded that he could not sneak in casually. It was probably because he was thinking too much.
Look at these two people, although they were eating, they were full of simplicity and didn't look like bad guys with ill intentions.
Forget it, it’s better to have less than more things. Don’t join in the fun.
The old man shook his head, suppressed those thoughts for the time being, returned to the store, smiled again on his face, and said to Liu Xiaoyu and the others: "Two guests, are the food still tasted good? If it's not enough, I'll give you some more."
Liu Xiaoyu shook her mouth, her face full of satisfaction, and said to the old man with a smile: "Old man, your meal tastes very delicious, we are already full."
As he said that, he took out the money from his arms and handed it to the old man.
"This is the meal money, you can collect it."
The old man hurriedly took the money and thanked him repeatedly.
"Thank you, the guest, for taking care of the business, welcome to come again next time."
Liu Xiaoyu and the soldiers stood up, tidied up their clothes, and walked out of the store.
The old man stood at the door, looking at their gradually moving backs, frowned slightly. Although he was still a little confused, he didn't think about it anymore and turned back to the store to work.
They gradually got farther and after walking a distance, the soldier approached Liu Xiaoyu and asked softly: "Sir, should we go back to the Prime Minister's Mansion to report the news next? Also, go to Wang Haipeng's house to see it. It's really hard to walk along the way, why don't you hire a carriage to go?"
Liu Xiaoyu frowned slightly and hesitated.
"But there are still people guarding the treasure."
The soldier thought for a moment and said, "Sir, let's find another way to enter from Wang Haipeng's house, which may be much better than turning back directly like this."
After hearing this, Liu Xiaoyu stroked her chin and thought about it carefully, feeling that what he said was indeed reasonable.
He nodded and said, "Well, this plan is feasible. Since that's the case, let's take a break first, then rush to the Prime Minister's Office and report the information we know to the Prime Minister first, so that the Prime Minister can have a clear idea and make a decision as soon as possible."
The soldier nodded quickly to respond.
"Sir, this news has been heard by the Prime Minister as soon as possible. Maybe we can make some arrangements early. Then we can find a place to rest and then set off for the Prime Minister's Mansion immediately."
The two of them were sore in their legs, and they were a little scared of the rushing journey. They hit it off and decided to hire a carriage to go to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
They came to a carriage, found a carriage that looked quite strong, and after telling the driver the price and place to go, they boarded the carriage.
Liu Xiaoyu sat in the carriage and breathed a sigh of relief, finally able to avoid the pain of running around.
The soldier lifted a corner of the curtain of the car, looked at the street scene that was constantly retreating outside, and silently thought about how to report the situation clearly when he saw the prime minister later. After all, the information he had this time was of great importance and there was no room for mistakes.
Driven by the coachman, the carriage galloped towards the Prime Minister's Mansion, raising waves of dust.
After a night passed, Luo Xiaoyu and Gan Mei had a rest and got up, came to the inn hall to prepare for breakfast, while quietly waiting for Sister Lin to appear.
After a while, Sister Lin walked in from outside, with a seemingly intimate smile on her face, and walked straight towards the table where they were.
When she got closer, she couldn't wait to ask, "Two, have you considered it last night?"
Luo Xiaoyu still had a smile on her face and responded calmly: "Sister, you're not in a hurry to do this. Let's talk about it after we finish our meal. Do you think it's okay?"
Sister Lin didn't force it, and nodded readily and said, "Okay, you can eat first, I'll wait here, and we'll talk after you finish eating."
As he said that, he pulled over a chair and sat down next to him, but his eyes kept staring at them intentionally or unintentionally, as if he was afraid that they would suddenly repent.
Luo Xiaoyu and Gan Mei started to have breakfast calmly, but they were thinking about how to act according to the plan later.
According to the pre-plan, it is more appropriate for the two to do something outside.
After dinner, Luo Xiaoyu looked at Sister Lin and said with a bit of sincerity on her face: "Sister Lin, it's not to be hiding. My siblings' currencies are all placed in the dilapidated temple outside the inn. Can you go outside with us siblings?"
When Sister Lin heard this, she couldn't help but look surprised, her eyes full of confusion.
"Why did it be outside?"
Luo Xiaoyu hurriedly explained: "Sister, you also know that the amount of currency is not small. We are worried that it will be unsafe in the inn. If you get thieves, it will be bad, so I hid it in the dilapidated temple. Please understand and follow us this time."
Sister Lin's eyes rolled, thinking that if she could really get the currency and do it, she would make a lot of money. She immediately responded readily: "Since that's the case, then I'll go with you, not to mess with me."
After saying that, he stood up and prepared to follow Luo Xiaoyu and Gan Mei, but he didn't know that he had already stepped into the trap set by the two.
Then, Gan Mei and Luo Xiaoyu went to the inn counter to complete the check-out procedures, and then led the horse slowly towards the direction of the dilapidated temple.
Sister Lin was full of curiosity and expectation, followed closely behind them, and urged them from time to time along the way.
"Two, go faster, I'm still thinking about that currency."
Luo Xiaoyu turned around and responded with a smile.
"Sister, don't worry, don't worry, that currency is hidden in the dilapidated temple, you can't escape."
Gan Mei also echoed: "Yes, sister, this road is not far, let's just walk slowly."
Although Sister Lin responded, her steps unconsciously accelerated a little. She only thought about seeing the currencies as soon as possible so as to make this "buy and sale". She didn't even notice that the two people ahead were brewing an action against her under the seemingly calm appearance of the two people ahead.
And the dilapidated temple is about to become the key place for her to fall into the trap.
The group finally arrived at the ruined temple.
Luo Xiaoyu stopped, Sister Lin smiled and asked at the top of her voice: "Brother, you haven't told her that she has yet, what kind of official position do you want to find?"
Luo Xiaoyu looked calm and responded calmly: "Sister, don't worry, wait until I get the currency, let's discuss it slowly." After that, he acted to step into the ruined temple.
Just as Sister Lin's eyes moved with his body, Luo Xiaoyu suddenly stopped, with a hint of panic on her face, and she shouted loudly: "Sister Lin, what is behind you?"
Sister Lin turned her head instinctively and looked around without any warning.
At this moment, Luo Xiaoyu was as fast as a cheetah, rushed forward with a quick step, raised her palm high, and accurately chopped Sister Lin's neck with a sharp wind.
There was only a dull sound of "bang". Sister Lin didn't even have time to exclaim, so she closed her eyes and fell down softly.
Gan Mei witnessed the whole process, nodded slightly, and expressed her approval of Luo Xiaoyu's neat skills.
"Fine work, we have to take her away as soon as possible next."
Luo Xiaoyu put away her posture, rubbed her wrists, and responded: "What the wife said is so much. I will tie her up first to avoid changing when I wake up on the way."
After saying that, he pulled out the rope from his waist, tied Sister Lin to a strong position in a few seconds, and then carried Sister Lin onto the horse with Gan Mei and galloped towards the established direction, leaving only the dilapidated temple in place, as if silently telling the thrilling scene that had just happened.
Luo Xiaoyu and Gan Mei rode their horses and continued to rush forward. Sister Lin was tied to Luo Xiaoyu's horse's back and was still unconscious. Along the way, the eyes of many pedestrians were attracted by the eyes. Looking at the unconscious person on the horse's back, they all showed doubts and surprises.
Someone muttered in a low voice: "Hey, look at the horse's back, why is there a coma carrying a man on it? What's going on?"
The person next to him was also curious, but just shook his head, thinking that this matter was strange, but he also felt that it had nothing to do with him anyway. There were so many strange things in this world, so he should not meddle in other people's business. If he got into any trouble, it would be bad.
So, everyone just glanced at it for a few times, then they looked back, went their own way, and were all busy with their own affairs.
Seeing this, Luo Xiaoyu and Gan Mei felt relieved. They didn't want to have any more branches at this critical moment. They immediately clamped the horse's belly, accelerated, and went away from the crowd.
The sun shines in the courtyard of the Prime Minister's Mansion, warm and the weather is really good today.
With the careful support of several little maids, Ouyang Linlin walked out of the room and took a leisurely walk in the courtyard.
After this period of recuperation, her body has recovered a lot, and her pale face now has a little bloody color.
She paced slowly, but her thoughts couldn't help but float away.
Xiaohong's well-behaved and clever appearance appeared in her mind, and her heart was full of concern.
I don’t know what happens when my husband and Xiaohong go to Kunlun Mountain this time.
Ouyang Linlin murmured softly, her eyebrows frowned slightly, and her worried expression was full of anxiety. She knew very well that Xiaohong's condition was difficult. If the Taoist priest on Kunlun Mountain could not improve Xiaohong, according to her husband's persistent nature, she would definitely resolutely go to the extremely cold place to find herbs, but in the extremely cold place, the weather is cold and the earth is full of dangers. How many difficulties and obstacles should my husband face when he goes there?
The more Ouyang Linlin thought about it, the more uneasy he felt, and her steps gradually slowed down. She only hoped that good news would be heard from afar, so that all these worries could be dissipated invisibly.
Liu Xiaoyu and the soldier ran all the way and finally arrived at the Prime Minister's Mansion. However, the guards told them: "The Prime Minister is not in the mansion, he has gone to Kunlun Mountain."
When Liu Xiaoyu and the soldiers heard this, they stood there stunned. The two looked at each other, and their hearts were stunned.
"What should I do?" Liu Xiaoyu murmured to herself, her brows frowned, and her face full of anxiety.
Liu Xiaoyu was anxious and hurriedly asked.
"Since that's the case, can you report the matter to the Prime Minister's wife? This matter is really extremely important and cannot be delayed for a moment."
The gatekeeper shook his head and said, "Mrs. Gan is not at home. I will report to the other ladies again and see which ladies are willing to see you."
The soldiers guarding the gate were looking around in the yard and happened to see Ouyang Linlin walking forward. They hurriedly stepped forward and saluted respectfully before reporting: "Madam, Liu Xiaoyu from the transit said that there are important things to report."
When Ouyang Linlin heard this, she frowned slightly, and after thinking for a while, she said, "Since that's the case, let them come in."
When the little girls beside him heard this, they looked worried and quickly persuaded him: "Madam Ouyang, you are still in poor health. Don't worry about these things, so as not to get tired of you."
Ouyang Linlin waved her hand gently and said firmly: "Not so delicate? It's just that I just listen to them to make news. Can it still cause my health? You don't have to say too much."
Liu Xiaoyu and the soldier hurried into the yard and saluted Ouyang Linlin in a regular manner.
Ouyang Linlin said: "Don't be so polite, just say something."
Liu Xiaoyu said, "Madam, we have important information to report, so please make a decision."
Ouyang Linlin looked at them, nodded and responded: "Then tell me what kind of information it is."
Liu Xiaoyu stood up respectfully and told the relevant information he knew: "Madam, we found clues of suspected treasures at the border..."
Ouyang Linlin shook her head slightly and said softly: "I have never heard of these things before, and I don't know about Wang Hu. But this treasure and secret affairs are not trivial matters. Once they fall into the hands of evil people, there may be chaos."
She thought for a moment and continued, "You soldiers will do their best to protect that place first, so don't let those who are ill-behaved have an opportunity to take advantage of it. When your husband returns, I will report this matter truthfully and he will decide the follow-up matters. During this period, you must not slackewer and must guard the key point."
Liu Xiaoyu clasped her fists and replied, "As for your order, madam. We must do our best to protect that place and wait for the Prime Minister's instructions."
After saying that, he and the soldier were about to retreat and act according to the order.
After Liu Xiaoyu and the soldier came out of the Prime Minister's Mansion, they stretched at the same time.
Liu Xiaoyu narrowed her eyes and looked at the sky, sighing: "The sunshine today is so good. We have been staying in the secret passage these days. We have not seen such brilliant sunshine for many days."
The soldier took a deep breath of the warm air and nodded, "That's right? It's dark and tide in the secret passage, and he's so stuffy. Now that I'm seeing the light of day again, I feel like I'm alive. But then again, we can't be careless about the tasks assigned by the lady, we have to hurry up and guard that place."
Liu Xiaoyu replied: "That's natural. This matter is of great importance. Let's find a place to rest, replenish some dry food and supplies, and then rush over without stopping."
At the farmer's home, Xi Yu and Xiao Hong were quietly waiting for Gan Mei's arrival.
Xi Yu muttered his itinerary in his heart and thought to himself: "In theory, they should be coming soon."
However, for some reason, a trace of inexplicable worry followed him like a shadow, quietly growing and spreading in his heart.
His brows frowned slightly, his eyes were filled with worry, and all kinds of accidents that Gan Mei might encounter on the road were constantly emerging in his mind.
"All the road is high and far, will you encounter bad people? Or will the horses get frightened and make a change? Or will you lose your way?" Xi Yu was upset.
Although Xiaohong lost her memory, her thoughtfulness was not reduced at all.
Seeing Xi Yu's face full of worry, she slowly walked forward, raised her face and said, "Prime Minister, don't worry so much. Madam, auspicious people have their own appearance, and there will definitely be no problem. Maybe she is on the way to come and will be able to reunite with us soon."
Xi Yu looked at Xiaohong with his head down, and a hint of relief flashed in his eyes. He patted Xiaohong's hand and sighed slightly: "I hope as you said, Xiaohong. But the feeling of waiting is really unbearable, and I can't calm down in my heart."
Of course, Xi Yu also understood that it was because of excessive worry that he would have random thoughts.
Chapter completed!